Once again Athletics is mired in controversy and receiving the wrong kind of publicity. 2026 was a year of superlative performances. So for the year to end with more suspensions is beyond disappointing. To restore credibility to athletics the sports administrators need to rethink. Putting the onus on the infrastructure supporting the athletes would result in fewer instances. In my view the athlete is all too often the dupe not the initiator. Sponsors, Agents and Coaches should have more accountability. Removing the offenders ability to compete internationally for five years should focus the athlete’s attention on the team they assemble around them. I would like to propose the following; Establish an international database of authorised coaches. All coaches of national level athletes to sign up to an internationally recognised code of conduct. A breach of the code of conduct by coach or athlete would incur an immediate suspension and loss of access to international competition. A one-year suspension of the athlete’s representative followed by a lifetime ban for any subsequent infringement. Make regular in and out of competition testing a responsibility of shoe and clothing sponsors. A momentary act of selfish indulgence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, consider every action, and from the outset think how this could end.

Most country's in another sport with the current number of violations would be booted out...

"Do we go back to Paula Radcliffe's WR" Are you serious?

You have the same passion and feelings about biological males competing in the female category, correct?

“Let’s go back to the last white record holder”

It would be less positives if @WorldAthletics ban the use of male pacers in women marathon races

lol I think it’s cute you think Radcliffe was clean

No reason to believe Radcliffe was clean and Assefa isn’t.

You are actually a stone cold retard if you think Radcliffe was ever natty during her professional career

Welsh Athletics Annual Awards Evening - The winner of the Athletes' Athlete of the Year award is Jake Heyward!🔥

🚨 RAHUL JHAKKAR BETTERS U20 DECATHLON MEET RECORD! Gujarat’s Rahul Jhakkar clinched the men’s U20 decathlon title with 7125 points at the Junior Nationals 2026, surpassing Thowfeeq’s 2023 meet record of 7065 points. The U20 Asian champion had already broken the U20 national record this season with a lifetime best of 7185 points. TODAY’S PERFORMANCE — PBs IN 5 OF 10 EVENTS: 100m - 10.88s Long Jump - 6.88m (PB) Shot Put - 11.43m High Jump - 1.82m 400m - 49.58s (PB) 110m Hurdles - 14.23s (PB) Discus Throw - 36.48m Pole Vault - 4.30m (PB) Javelin Throw - 60.55m (PB) 1500m - 5:26.59 This season, Rahul Jhakkar has competed in three decathlons, recording 6939 → 7185 → 7125 The biggest points loss today came in the 1500m, where he scored just 416 points after running nearly half a minute slower than his season best. What do you think, @TejaswinShankar? #JuniorNationals2026 #IndianAthletics #Decathlon #CombinedEvents #NNISSports @afiindia @Media_SAI

I used to negotiate with McDonalds as IOC Director. Initially grest partner but over time pushed to expand the category to trying to own all food - (but not pay any more - and in thrur view judt because McD made cheese buggers the French organisers could not have a cheese partner. In their ideal world only wanted McD served to tge?arhketes village & would not see reason that they were the fadt food partner not the whole category. It became impossible to manage & was as much IOC that walked away as McD

The three-fastest German marathoners in history will compete on Sunday at the @MainovaAG #FrankfurtMarathon (left to right): Richard Ringer (2:05:46), Samuel Fitwi (2:04:45) and Amanal Petros (2:04:03). 📸Victah Sailer; used with permission

In 1986, the men’s hammer WR looked ripe to fall. It hasn’t budged in 40 years. Meanwhile, the women’s 800m WR is 43 years old - and suddenly under pressure. I’ve analysed all 38 individual track & field WRs to see which look safe, and which don’t. Full analysis: link in bio.

It goes without saying but this is a massive story. She is the Tokyo Olympic and world marathon champion + has major marathon wins in London, Boston and New York City. Tested positive for EPO before she won the Sydney Marathon on August 30.

44 years ago today Alberto Salazar won his third and final NYC Marathon in 2h09'29 NYC marathon 1982

Great Britain’s original sprint queen 👑 Kathy Cook 🇬🇧 was one of the most versatile athletes during a controversial era in athletics. Her breakthrough came in 1977, where she won three bronze medals at the European Junior Championships in Donetsk. Over the following years, she began to assert her dominance as one of the leading sprinters globally, making the 100m + 200m finals at the Moscow Olympics and achieving a 200m bronze medal at the inaugural World Championships in Helsinki. Cook’s greatest season was in 1984, setting British records across the 200m (22.10s), 300m (35.46s), and 400m (49.43s) and winning a bronze medal over the one-lap distance at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. The women’s sprint relay also tasted numerous successes, with Kathy being part of the bronze medal 4x100m teams at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics, silver at the 1983 World Championships, three consecutive gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, and two silver medals at the European Championships. Her career came at a time when state-sponsored doping was rife, particularly in Eastern Bloc countries such as East Germany and the Soviet Union. Speaking to the BBC in 2013, Kathy said, “People that I had beaten 18 months (or) two years ago suddenly I just couldn’t beat, and I used to think they looked different, and you start to think that doesn’t look right.” 🎤 Injuries hampered her performances after the 1984 season, which contributed to her eventual retirement in 1987. While Kathy Cook retired without ever winning an individual gold medal at a major championship, she won the hearts of millions through her integrity and dedication. 📸 Steve Hale

Lmao. I am over 100,000 lifetime miles and my knees are fine.